Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - The Gatwick School

About the Role

You will be working as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprentice at The Gatwick School. The role involves supporting colleagues in delivering a high standard of care and both primary and secondary education, ensuring that each child’s individual needs are met.

Apprenticeship Details

• Hours: Monday to Friday (shift time tbc), term-time only, 37 hours per week


• Hourly Wage: £7.55 per hour (first 12 months), then National Minimum Wage


• Apprenticeship Level: Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship


• Location: Northwest House, Tinsley Lane North, Crawley, RH10 9TP


• Expected Duration: 16 months

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to curriculum planning, delivery, and evaluation while supporting teaching programmes. 


• Assist in lessons and interact effectively with teachers and pupils to support learning. 


• Adapt learning activities to meet individual pupil needs and support progress. 


• Support the use of ICT in learning and help pupils develop confidence and independence with technology. 


• Provide individual and small-group support by explaining tasks, reinforcing key concepts, and maintaining engagement and motivation.


• Deliver short whole-class activities, such as guided reading sessions.


• Encourage communication and participation through role play and interactive learning activities.


• Promote inclusion, teamwork, and positive relationships among pupils. 


• Foster pupils’ independence, confidence, and self-esteem.


• Support teaching staff with lesson planning, delivery, and evaluation. 


• Monitor pupil progress and provide constructive feedback to the teacher.


• Contribute to assessment through observation, reporting, and accurate record-keeping.


• Support classroom management by preparing, organising, and maintaining learning resources, equipment, and materials.


• Complete administrative tasks, including producing learning materials and managing coursework.


• Liaise with parents, carers, specialist teachers, and external professionals to support pupil development.


• Ensure pupils’ safety, welfare, and inclusion, providing personal and hygiene support when required. 

What We’re Looking For

Desired Skills:

• A genuine passion for working with children


• Strong communication and teamwork skills


• A reliable, punctual, and committed attitude


• Good organisation and attention to detail


• Confidence in your ability and a willingness to learn


• Previous experience working with children (desirable but not essential)

Personal Qualities:

• Kind, caring, and compassionate nature


• Proactive and able to use your initiative


• Responsible, punctual, and dependable


• Positive and enthusiastic approach to work

Desired Qualifications:

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades A*-C / 9-4, including English and Maths

Things to Consider

• This role requires an enhanced DBS check due to the nature of working with children


• Apprentices are paid for both their work hours and any training associated with the apprenticeship

About the School 

TGS opened in 2014 and initially had pupils in reception and year 7. The school is now full, and we have seen our first cohorts of pupils transitioning from year 6 into 7 as well as pupils in year 11 moving on to further education. Our pupils are drawn from Crawley, Horsham, East Sussex and Surrey and there are over 1000 pupils in the school. In the secondary phase, we are four form entry throughout Years 7 to 11, whilst our Primary phase is 2 form entry from Reception to Year 6.
 

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